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post #1 of 14
7/3/12 at 5:44pm
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Right now I have a 2.0 system with Paradigm Studio 10s with the eventual goal of going 5.1. My question is what is the next logical step to take, do I add a center, a sub, or surrounds first? Does it matter or is it just personal preference? Any help?

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post #2 of 14
7/3/12 at 7:33pm
Personal preference. I'd add a subwoofer first, then the center speaker.

Surrounds would definitely be last.
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post #3 of 14
7/3/12 at 7:49pm
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Originally Posted by afrogt View Post

Personal preference. I'd add a subwoofer first, then the center speaker.
Surrounds would definitely be last.

Plus 1. I have Paradigm Monitor 9's and I just bought a Rythmik FV15. Awesome sub and works great with the Paradigms.

Jeff
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post #4 of 14
7/3/12 at 8:29pm
Well I think you should add the surrounds first.
Your fronts can probably do good bass and create a phantom center easily, but only the surrounds will give that extra dimension.
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post #5 of 14
7/3/12 at 8:35pm
Frequency response of Studio 10's is 62hz - 22khz. I wouldn't call that good bass. Decent at best.
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post #6 of 14
7/3/12 at 8:59pm
I would aim for a sub
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post #7 of 14
7/4/12 at 2:57am
With small front speakers like the Studio 10, your system is definitely bass-shy!

I would want to get a decent subwoofer ASAP!

I suggest either the NHT B12D or the Rythmic FV12.

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Frequency response of Studio 10's is 62hz - 22khz. I wouldn't call that good bass. Decent at best.
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post #8 of 14
7/4/12 at 6:56am
If you are in your own home, not renting an apartment, then I would get a sub next.
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post #9 of 14
7/4/12 at 7:08am
Add the Studio 60s or 100s and use the 10s as surrounds. Gives you bass and surrounds killing 2 birds with 1 stone.
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post #10 of 14
7/4/12 at 7:41am
I agree with most above....

I would definitely add the sub next as your fronts are pretty small.....

Then, if your fronts create a decent phantom center, I would add surrounds as the second upgrade....

If they don't, I would go center channel second on the list to upgrade....

Thats just the way I would do it.....


Shelly
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post #11 of 14
7/4/12 at 4:08pm
I take it back, I wasn't thinking. I agree with your speakers you should go with a subwoofer first. That's what enticed me to get home theater in the first place.
You can get some surrounds pretty cheap too.
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post #12 of 14
7/5/12 at 7:51am
Thread Starter 
OK, that's what I was thinking but wanted to see if I was on track. Thanks to all.
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post #13 of 14
7/5/12 at 7:56am
Be sure to research and ask questions in the AVS subwoofer forum. There are some good values in subwoofers out there--and many more that are way overpriced for what you get.
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post #14 of 14
7/5/12 at 8:09am
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882269026&Tpk=energy%20s10.3

I got it for 180$ on sale. its 219$ right now but this bad boy beats subs well above its price. Its very very strong. 200 W continuous and 800 Dynamic peak
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